A Lesson from Corrie Ten Boom on Faith

[Heb 11:1]  “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Faith is one of the most important things in life. It is what allows us to believe in things that we cannot see, and it is what gives us hope in the darkest of times. But what exactly is faith, and why is it so important?

Definition of Faith

The Bible defines faith as “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). In other words, faith is believing in something that we cannot see or prove, but that we hope for and believe to be true.

Importance of Faith

Faith is important for a number of reasons. First, it is what allows us to have a relationship with God. The Bible tells us that we are saved by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). This means that we cannot earn our way to heaven by doing good deeds. Instead, we must have faith in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on the cross.

Second, faith gives us hope in the midst of difficult times. When we are going through tough times, it is easy to lose hope. But when we have faith, we know that God is with us and that He will work everything out for our good (Romans 8:28).

Third, faith helps us to grow and mature as Christians. As we grow in faith, we become more like Jesus Christ. We learn to love others, to forgive others, and to live a life of holiness.

How to Grow in Faith

There are a number of things that we can do to grow in faith. First, we need to spend time in the Bible. The Bible is God’s Word, and it is the best way to learn about Him and His plans for our lives.

Second, we need to pray. Prayer is how we communicate with God. When we pray, we can tell Him about our hopes and dreams, our struggles and fears. And we can ask Him for help and guidance.

Third, we need to be involved in a church community. A church community is a place where we can worship God with other believers and learn from each other. It is also a place where we can find support and encouragement as we grow in faith.

Conclusion

Faith is essential for a happy and fulfilling life. It is what allows us to have a relationship with God, to find hope in difficult times, and to grow and mature as Christians. If you want to grow in faith, I encourage you to spend time in the Bible, to pray, and to be involved in a church community.

Motivational Story

Here is a motivational story about faith:

There once was a woman named Corrie ten Boom. Corrie was a Dutch Christian who was imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II. She lost her sister and father in the camp, but she never lost her faith in God.

One day, Corrie was giving a Bible study to a group of women in the camp. She was talking about the importance of faith, even in the midst of difficult times.

One of the women in the group raised her hand and said, “Corrie, I can’t have faith. I’ve lost everything. My husband is dead. My children are dead. I have nothing left to live for.”

Corrie looked at the woman and said, “You still have your faith. Faith is the only thing that no one can take away from you.”

The woman was amazed. She had never thought of it that way before. She realized that she did still have her faith, even though she had lost everything else.

Corrie’s story is a reminder that faith is the most important thing in life. It is what gives us hope and strength in the midst of difficult times. It is what allows us to have a relationship with God and to live a life that is truly fulfilling.

Call to Action

If you want to grow in faith, I encourage you to do the following:

• Spend time in the Bible every day.
• Pray regularly.
• Be involved in a church community.

And most importantly, trust God. He loves you and He has a good plan for your life.